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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.67, 39,235.19 and 20,836.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.67, 39,235.19 and 20,836.04 is: 31,258.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.67 : 39,235.19 = 20,836.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.67/39,235.19 = 20,836.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.67x = 39,235.19 × 20,836.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.67x = 817,505,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,505,687.89/26,152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,258.97

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